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Siege of York
Amlaib mac Gofraid siezes York without resistance
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at York in Scotland. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Amlaib mac Gofraid siezes York without resistance
The border with England is settled on the present line from Berwick-Upon-Tweed to the Solway Firth. Alexander abandons his claims to Cumberland, Westmorland & Northumberland
The Treaty of York is signed between Henry III and Alexander II. The border with England is settled on the present line from Berwick-Upon-Tweed to the Solway Firth. Alexander abandons his claims to Cumberland, Westmorland & Northumberland
Robert captures Queen Isabella at York
After his coronation Balliol rides to York & pays homage to Edward III
Fails to attend an arranged meeting with Henry VIII at York, worsening Anglo-Scottish relations before war later in 1542.
Norfolk plans to marry Mary, Elizabeth moves the trial to London
Justifies his rebellion because Mary did not prosecute Bothwell for Darnleys murder
Says Bothwell was acqitted & her marriage to him was approved by the Scottish Lords. Mary refuses to acknowledge the authority of the court. Elizabeth's representitives try cases forwarded by Morays & Marys representitives
Puts the case against Mary Queen of Scots on behalf of James I
Left to hold York by Newcastle
The Covenanters & Parliament raise the siege & threaten to destroy Newcastles army
Jons the Parliamentarians under Fairfax at York
The Covenanters & Parliament raise the siege & threaten to destroy Newcastles army
Serves as a Lieutenant General of Foot in Lord Levens Army at the siege of York
Provenance
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